Was there a defining moment during your time at UConn?

My first human rights course changed my outlook on my education. The amazing faculty and staff at the Human Rights Institute fostered my curiosity about human rights and gave me a platform to get involved. I became a human rights double major, and took part in internships and leadership roles.

Describe someone you’ve met here who has already impacted your future.

My thesis advisor, Deborah Shelton, has made an impact on my future by enriching my college experience with research opportunities. Through her mentorship, I was able to receive the SURF award, present at a national conference, and get the chance to publish my work!

As a UConn SURF Grant recipient, what project did you pursue?

My SURF project is research on correctional health in Connecticut prisons that could lead to more optimal use of funding and better patient care. My project is an essential part of an overall study involving patient record audits and direct observation of nurses. I will thoroughly assess how nurse competency is ultimately reflected in the quality of patient care.

Where are you headed after graduation?

I hope to go to medical school to become a physician. I want to pursue a career that integrates human rights and health care, and eventually work with an organization such as the World Health Organization, advocating for health as a human right.

What will you miss most about UConn?

The relationships I have formed with faculty, friends, and classmates. The sense of community and Husky Pride I’ve experienced over the last four years has made UConn my second home.